Le Chant du bourreau (1982) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 1982, Le Chant du bourreau is a drame, policier and téléfilm film directed by Lawrence Schiller, running about 135 minutes. “The story of two people who fell in love.....and kept on falling.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. In this fact-based made-for TV film, Gary Gilmore, an Indiana man who just finished serving a lengthy stay in prison, tries to start anew by moving to Utah. Before long, Gary begins an ill-advised romance with the troubled Nicole Baker, a teenage single mother. As their relationship quickly deteriorates, Gary goes on a murderous rampage, leaving two dead. During his trial, he demands capital punishment; a media circus ensues and outsiders look to profit from his story.

Who’s in it. Le Chant du bourreau stars Tommy Lee Jones as Gary Mark Gilmore, Christine Lahti as Brenda Nicol, Rosanna Arquette as Nicole Baker and Eli Wallach as Vern Damico, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Le Chant du bourreau has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Le Chant du bourreau page.

If you liked it. Fans of Le Chant du bourreau tend to enjoy Les Évadés, Le Parrain, La Liste de Schindler and Le Parrain, 2e partie.